February 28, 2019 by CallisonRTKL

Design News You Can Use: Your Monthly Workplace Briefing February 2019

Looking for a major dose of design news you can use? In this edition, Workplace Strategist Jake Devost shares a recap of the bi-weekly Workplace Wrap-Up newsletter from CallisonRTKL’s office in Washington DC.

This month we learned about managing workplace distractions, practicing optimal posture, designing for outer space, and better analytics for organizational leadership. These stories are sure to entertain and give insight into the latest news for your workplace. Check them out below!

Sound Advice. Unwanted noise in the workplace is the top distraction for many employees. Workplace Insight and Boss Design published the document Sound and Vision: Why the Distracted Workplace isn’t Just About Noise. Read how people react to distractions and what tools workplace designers can use to mitigate noise and refocus on functionality.

Green New Deal. With nearly half of all greenhouse gas emissions come from the built environment – we need to rethink how we build and operate for sustainability. The reintroduction of the New Green Deal has ignited the urgency and opportunity for a 100% green economy, and infrastructure is a major factor in achieving this ambitious goal. See what this deal could look like for the architecture industry.

(Deep) Space Planning. Cabin fever can be tough when your cabin is 250 miles above the Earth’s surface. Spacecraft designers are finding ways to keep astronauts sane while in space for epic amounts of time. From the prevention of bacteria growth to a “homey” aesthetic, find out what it takes to keep astronauts happy and healthy during their space missions.

Pizza and Tacos and Cupcakes, Oh My! Nearly a quarter of working Americans reported receiving free food at work. That temptation combined with added stress on the job can lead to serious health issues later in life. Read what MarketWatch has to say about the number one place that may destroy your diet: the office.

Preposterous Posture. Are you sitting at a computer right now? People who work at a computer spend an average of 38 minutes of each hour practicing bad posture. And it turns out that good posture is all about comfort and the placement of your keyboard and your… derrière. Check out these tips from WorkDesign Magazine to help you find the best and most comfortable posture for your specific needs.

Better People Analytics. Harvard Business Review explore the new world of relational analytics and how this data can be harnessed to hire the best people, constructing higher productivity and a better environment for smart ideas.

Thanks to Jodi Williams, Wayne Heil and Kristin Tilley for sharing articles this month!

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For more than five decades, Callison and RTKL have created some of the world’s most memorable and successful environments for developers, retailers, investors, institutions and public entities. In 2015, our two practices came together under the Arcadis umbrella, expanding our sphere of influence and the depth and breadth of our resources. Our team is comprised of nearly 2,000 creative, innovative professionals throughout the world who are committed to advancing our client’s businesses and enhancing quality of life.